November 23, 2020
Science Policy Events at Fall Meeting 2020
Posted by Stephen Albright
AGU’s annual Fall Meeting is just around the corner! Although Fall Meeting 2020 will look a little different than years past, we are thrilled to have the Earth and space science community together again in one virtual space. The Public Affairs Team has been busy preparing a packed schedule of science policy events for our members–whether you want to hear from experts on what the recent U.S. election means for science, learn the basics and start your journey into science policy, or even take the next step into the policy world and learn more about the fellowship opportunities AGU offers, we have you covered. Check our schedule below for descriptions and links to each event. You can also find details of all Science Policy events here.
Recordings of all of our Fall Meeting events will be available to attendees until 15 February 2021. Go to the AGU Fall Meeting homepage to enter the meeting.
Questions about any events? Email [email protected].
Tuesday 1 December
A panel of experts discuss the 2020 U.S. election and what it means for the future of science.
11:00am – 12:00pm EST
Science Policy Opportunities Panel
From small actions you can do on your phone to fellowship opportunities, learn about opportunities to engage in science policy.
1:00pm – 2:00pm EST
Wednesday 2 December
Strengths and Limitations of Scientific Integrity Policies
Attorneys from the Climate Science Legal Defense Fund discuss what scientists should know when encountering potential censorship or political interference.
9:00am – 10:00am EST
Where Do We Go from Here? The 2020 Election
Join us for a town hall to explore what the 2020 U.S. election means for science.
10:00am – 11:00am EST
Thursday 3 December
Science Policy Starts at Home: Community Science for Policy Solutions
Hear from a panel of experts who will discuss examples of how scientists and communities collaborate in response to community challenges with public policy implications. This session is the first in a two-part series.
9:30am – 10:30am EST
Friday 4 December
How to Become a Congressional Science Fellow or Mass Media Fellow
Join current and past fellows to learn more about AGU opportunities to work as a journalist or congressional staff. Both Congressional Science and Mass Media fellowships will benefit you on any career path, whether you are early, mid, or late career, or seeking a career in an academic field or not.
2:00pm – 3:00pm EST
How do you illustrate to a policymaker that your issue matters? How do you get a policymaker to take action? This three-part series will help you effectively communicate with any legislator. In this first session, you will learn about the ins and outs of Congress, how legislation is created and passed, and hear from science policy experts working on Capitol Hill about current science policy issues.
4:00pm – 5:00pm EST
Tuesday 8 December
Science and Society: Science Policy I
Join this oral session including presentations from scientists, policy makers, and science advocates who have worked at the interface of science and public policy.
10:00pm – 11:00pm EST
Wednesday 9 December
Science Policy Around the World
Hear from and engage with a panel of science policy experts about timely issues facing their nations or global regions, as well as ways in which scientists can get involved.
9:00am – 10:00am EST
Science Policy Starts at Home: Engaging at the State and Local Level
Join a panel of experts who will share insights about the importance and power of science policy engagements at the state and local level and how you can start making a difference right in your own community. This session is the second in a two-part series.
1:00pm – 2:00pm EST
Thursday 10 December
How Congressional Oversight Has Hurt and Helped Science
Hear from attorneys from the Climate Science Legal Defense Fund who will examine recent Congressional actions and their effects on science, and discuss necessary versus inappropriate uses of Congressional oversight powers.
9:00am – 10:00am EST
Messaging to Policymakers Workshop
This is the second of the three-part Science Policy 101 series. In this session, you will learn how to craft an effective message to any legislator.
10:30am – 11:30am EST
Friday 11 December
Join a panel of experts who will cover many ways to make a difference in science policy from home, whether you are tech savvy or not, and no matter how much time you have. From virtual meetings with policymakers to social media to traditional media, there are many options for virtual engagement. All levels of interest and experience are welcome.
11:00am – 12:00pm EST
Monday 14 December
Stronger Together: How to Build a Science Policy Community
Hear from scientists who have created or led science policy communities at their institution, who share best practices and lessons learned.
10:00am – 11:00am EST
Tuesday 15 December
Science and the First Amendment
Join attorneys from the Climate Science Legal Defense Fund who discuss how First Amendment rights have been used to protect free speech on university campuses, the rights of scientists to engage in political speech, and public protest rights for scientific and other demonstrations.
9:00am – 10:00am EST
International Science Policy and Diplomacy
Hear from and engage with experts from international science bodies such as the U.N., IPCC, and others about how these institutions help promote collaboration, a strong research enterprise, and sound science at a global scale.
2:00pm – 3:00pm EST
Wednesday 16 December
Storytelling for Policymakers Workshop (Series: 3/3)
This is the third and final of the three-part Science Policy 101 series. In this session, you’ll learn how to craft a compelling story that will stand out to busy legislators.
10:00am – 11:00am EST
